10 Water Flowers that Grow in Containers and Vases
21.06.2023 - 06:45
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If you love growing blooming plants and want to try something unique, these Water Flowers that Grow in Containers and Vases should be your pick.
Botanical Name: Eichhornia crassipes
Water hyacinth is a beautiful floating plant that drifts on the surface of the water. This invasive plant features a rosette of leathery, round, waxy, glossy green leaves attached to a spongy stem and dark feathery roots suspended in the water below the plant. It produces purple color flowers and grows in USDA Zones 8b-11.
Botanical Name: Hymenocallis caribaea
The elegant pure white vanilla fragrant flowers open up in shape similar to huge spiders. It blossoms from mid-summer to late fall. This plant does well in full sun to partial shade. You can start its bulbs in the water!
Botanical Name: Iris
This semi-aquatic plant favor shallow water that adequately covers its crown. You can grow it in any type of decorative container, and it’ll look good.
Botanical Name: Tulipa
Tulip bulbs can also be grown in the water by choosing healthy, large, firm bulbs. Fill a tall, clear vase with a small amount of water, and place some pebbles in the bottom. Keep water 1/4 to 1/2 inches from the bulb bottoms; never allow the water to touch the bulbs.
Botanical Name: Hyacinthus orientalis
You can grow hyacinth bulbs in a water-filled transparent vase. Just make sure that you are submerging the bulbs in a way that the water is not touching them. The process is the same as tulips.
Botanical Name: Amaryllidaceae
Amaryllis is a bulbous ornamental plant that can be grown in the water without soil. Place some pebbles in the jar to keep the bulb in a stable position.
Botanical Name: Nymphoides indica
Water Snowflake is a member of the water lily family. It features small leaves and